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    For the grad starting something new or the dad who fixes everything. Kits, tools, and books that reward curiosity and hands-on tinkering. Practical gifts from the official store of Make: since 2005.
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    Maker Dad T-Shirt
    Celebrate the maker who takes tools apart just to see how they work — this heavyweight garment-dyed tee is built for garage tinkerers everywhere.
    from $24.95
    Maker Dad Mug
    This glossy ceramic 15oz mug holds your coffee, tea or spare resistors and LEDs — a cupboard essential for any workbench-adjacent maker.
    $19.99
    Maker Dad Hat
    A distressed dad hat with just the right edge for the maker who's never met a warranty he didn't void — pairs perfectly with a soldering iron.
    $28.00
    Maker Shed Gift Card (Mailed)
    Can't decide what to get your favorite maker? A Maker Shed gift card mailed straight to their door covers anything in the shop.
    from $25.00
    Make: Gift Certificate
    Maker Shed Gift eCertificate
    A digital Maker Shed gift certificate, the easy way to let any maker, crafter, or hacker pick out their own perfect project or tool.
    from $15.00
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    Compressed Air Rocket Launcher v3.0
    Launch reusable rockets hundreds of feet with the Compressed Air Rocket Launcher v3.0, a Maker Faire favorite since 2008.
    $145.95 $135.00
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    Compressed air rocket bounce kit 4-pack featuring durable foam rockets in red and white design.
    Compressed air rocket bounce kit components, including fins and nose cone for easy rocket assembly.
    Compressed Air Rocket Bounce Kit (CARB) - 4 pack
    Keep the launches going with this 4-pack of ultra-durable foam rockets built for the Compressed Air Rocket Launcher system.
    $25.00
    Make: DIY Rocketry Freebie - PDF
    Two free rocketry projects to help you blast off into DIY aerospace making, courtesy of Make: magazine.
    $0.00
    Make: Complete Magazine eCollection 1 thru 96 - PDF
    Every Make: magazine volume from issue one to nearly current in one massive eCollection, delivering decades of DIY projects and ideas.
    $419.99
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    Make: Robot Magic
    Blend robotics and stage magic with this beginner's guide showing how to build illusions powered by Arduino electronics.
    $24.99 from $16.99
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    The Chomper Bot - A Make: Magic Kit
    Build a battery-powered chomping robot with this no-solder Make: Magic Kit, a fun Arduino-based project for young makers.
    $69.96 $54.95
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    Make: The Maker Magicians Handbook
    Blend illusion with invention in Make: The Maker Magicians Handbook, teaching 3D printing and Arduino magic tricks.
    $19.99 from $14.99
    Make: Learn Electronics with Arduino
    Start physical computing from zero with this illustrated, beginner-friendly introduction to Arduino and basic electronics.
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    Make: Arduino Electronics Starter Pack
    Jump into electronics with the new Arduino UNO R4—more speed, memory, and connectivity in this open-source starter pack.
    $69.95 from $55.00
    Make: Getting Started with Arduino 4th Edition
    Learn the open-source Arduino platform from co-founder Massimo Banzi in this hands-on beginner electronics guide.
    from $19.99
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    TV-B-Gone!
    Click a button and silence practically any screen in the room with this improved, worldwide-compatible universal TV remote.
    $24.99 $20.00
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    Maker: Zap Embroidered Baseball Cap - 20 Colors!
    The classic Make: Zap Cap returns in 20 colors, a structured 6-panel snapback featuring the Make: logo on back.
    $34.95 $25.00
    Make: Resist T-Shirt
    The "Ohm Sweet Ohm" tee is a pre-shrunk, ring-spun cotton shirt for makers and electronics enthusiasts alike.
    $19.95
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    Make: Spiral Mini Notebooks
    Jot down your next big build in this spiral-bound Make: notebook with custom grid pages in bold primary colors.
    $7.95 $6.00
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    Make: Pi Day T-Shirt
    Celebrate Pi Day with Makey in this limited run adult tee, made for math nerds and maker enthusiasts alike.
    $314.00 from $25.00
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    Make: Pi-brary Master eCollection - PDF
    Master your Raspberry Pi with 25+ expert guides in one digital collection, at half the price of buying each title alone.
    $99.95 $49.95
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    Make: Electronics Super Bundle
    Bundle the 3rd edition of Make: Electronics with More Electronics for a complete printed reference on electronics tinkering.
    $99.95 from $79.95
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    Make: Young Maker's Super Bundle - Print
    Four illustrated hands-on maker books bundled together to turn rainy days into fun family-friendly project time.
    $69.95 $29.95
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    Make: Getting Started with Making Bundle - Print
    A curated print bundle celebrating 16 years of the Maker Movement with classic getting-started guides for new makers.
    $69.95 $24.95
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    Make: Crafty Maker Super Bundle - Print
    Four fully illustrated craft-and-electronics books bundled at one great price for rainy-day family making.
    $99.95 $29.95
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    Make: Smart Family Super Bundle - Print
    Bring electronics and science projects home with the Make: Smart Family Super Bundle, built for Arduino and Raspberry Pi fans.
    $69.95 $29.95
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    Make: Inventor's Super Bundle - Print
    Spark young inventors with the Make: Inventor's Super Bundle, a beginner engineering and science gift bundle.
    $99.95 $29.95
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    Make: How to Use a Breadboard! Kit
    Master breadboarding basics with this self-guided kit featuring a comic-style handbook, solderless breadboard, and parts.
    $59.95 $55.00
    DIY Theremin Kit
    Build your own touchless musical instrument and make sound by waving your hands with this hands-on DIY Theremin Kit.
    $40.00
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    Makey:bit Adventure Board Only
    The Makey:bit Adventure Board superpowers microcontroller projects with easy servo, sensor, and screen connections.
    $29.95 from $24.95
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    ELECFREAKS Pico:ed V2 Board
    RP2040-powered Pico:ed V2 packs a dual-core Cortex-M0+ chip into a micro:bit form factor — pair it with Makey:bit for easy classroom robotics.
    $25.00 $9.95
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    Sensor Starter Pack
    A grab-bag of popular breadboard-ready sensor modules that play nice with almost any microcontroller — great for classrooms and experimenting makers.
    $39.95 $24.95
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    Craft: eBook Collection - PDF
    All 10 volumes of Craft: magazine in one downloadable eBook collection, celebrating the project-based craft renaissance since 2007.
    $99.99 $29.99
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    Make: More Electronics
    A hands-on follow-up to Make: Electronics with real project builds, ideal once you've mastered voltage, resistance, and the basics.
    $34.99 from $24.99
    Make: Mechanical Engineering for Makers
    Skip the engineering degree and learn the mechanical concepts makers actually need for successful builds. Print and digital editions.
    from $24.99
    Make: Modern Leatherwork for Makers
    Blend traditional leathercraft with CNC and 3D printing techniques in this modern guide to next-level leather projects.
    from $24.99
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    Make: Props and Costume Armor
    Craft professional-looking costume armor and props using just a printer, hardware store materials, and this step-by-step guide.
    $29.99 from $19.99
    Make: Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Vol. 1
    The first volume of a three-part reference on electronic components, with photos, schematics, and diagrams explaining what each part does and why.
    from $19.99
    Make: Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Vol. 3
    The final volume of Charles Platt's bestselling electronics encyclopedia, packed with photos, schematics, and component details.
    from $19.99
    Make: Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Vol. 2
    The second volume in our three-part electronics component encyclopedia, packed with photos, schematics, and how-it-works explanations.
    from $19.99
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    Make: Workshop Mastery with Jimmy DiResta
    Step into Jimmy DiResta's workshop and level up your woodworking and tool skills with this hands-on maker's guide.
    from $19.99
    Make: Illustrated Guide to Home Forensic Science Experiments
    Set up an affordable home forensics lab and try real crime-scene science techniques with this full-color illustrated guide.
    from $27.99
    Make: Musical Inventions
    Explore the physics of sound through DIY instruments, from simple flutes to electronic gloves, in this hands-on music book.
    from $17.99
    Make: Maker Zap T-Shirt
    The Make: Maker Zap Tee is a soft, pre-shrunk ring-spun cotton unisex shirt for showing off your maker spirit.
    from $24.95
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    Make: Re-Use, Re-Cycle, Re-Make T-Shirt
    Celebrate sustainable making with the Re-Use, Re-Cycle, Re-Make tee, a soft ring-spun cotton shirt for eco-minded makers.
    $29.95 $24.95
    If You Can't Open It, You Don't Own It - Shirt
    Wear your right-to-repair pride with this Maker Shed tee inspired by the maker movement's favorite motto.
    from $24.95
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    Maker Faire Robot Black Thread Flexfit Cap
    Frame your maker brain with this Flexfit cap featuring black tone-on-tone Makey Robot embroidery and a Permacurv visor.
    $34.95 $19.95
    Make: Planes, Gliders, and Paper Rockets
    Fully illustrated flight projects for kids and educators exploring the basics of paper planes, gliders, and homemade rockets.
    from $13.99
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    The Art of the Catapult - Print
    Build historic siege engines like the War Wolf and Wild Donkey with The Art of the Catapult, a hands-on guide for young tinkerers.
    $16.95 $12.95
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    Make: DIY Drone and Quadcopter Projects
    The best drone tutorials and projects from Make: magazine, covering UAV basics, rules, and hands-on builds for new pilots.
    from $12.99
    Make: Like the Pioneers
    No power, no problem — build practical, low-tech projects like cider presses and bow-drill fires drawn from Make: and Craft:.
    from $8.99
    Make: Bicycle Projects
    Turn your bike into a canvas — explore bicycle history and hands-on mods like custom fenders, baby seats, and more DIY upgrades.
    from $9.99
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    Unigeek - Learn to Solder Skill Badge
    Show off your soldering skills with this bestselling Unicorn PCB badge kit featuring a color-changing rainbow LED and pin back.
    $13.00 $10.00
    Make: May the 4th Maker Special - PDF
    A specially priced digital issue of Star Wars-inspired maker projects, from crocheted Mandalorian skulls to 3D printed lightsabers.
    $2.00
    Make: Basic Arduino Projects
    26 beginner Arduino projects covering flashing lights, timers, circuit testers, sound effects, and motor control for hands-on learners.
    from $11.99
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    Make: Electronics Ultimate Components Pack
    Master core electronics components and principles through learn-by-discovery experiments, no prior electricity knowledge required.
    $280.00
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    Maker's Notebook - Hardcover 3rd Edition
    Sketch ideas, log calculations, and jot circuit diagrams in this hardcover Maker's Notebook — a favorite gift for makers and engineers.
    $24.99 $19.99
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    Make: Electronics, 3rd Edition
    Charles Platt's classic hands-on electronics guide, fully updated with new photos and schematics for beginner makers.
    $34.99 from $24.99
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    Making Simple Robots Starter Pack
    Everything beginners need to build their first no-tech robot, with a discounted Makey:bit board add-on available.
    $74.95 $65.00
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    Maker Camp Electronics Pack
    A versatile electronics and component collection for paper circuits and wearable tech projects at any skill level.
    $124.95 $99.95
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    BrainPad Pulse
    BrainPad Pulse is a pocket STEM microcomputer with a graphic display for coding robots, games and circuits — no soldering needed, USB-powered.
    $34.95 $20.00
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    Maker Flair Robot Solder Buddy
    Maker Flair Robot Solder Buddy is the classic Learn to Solder badge kit used at Maker Faires nationwide — finish with a blinky robot you can wear.
    $7.95 $5.95
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    Makey:bit Adventure Board w/ micro:bit
    The Makey:bit Adventure Board supercharges your BBC micro:bit with a fun robot form factor and easy connections for servos and sensors.
    $59.95 $54.95
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    Make: Raspberry Pi Parts Pack
    The Make: Raspberry Pi Parts Pack supplies the components and tutorials to code your own Pi projects in Python, C and more (Pi sold separately).
    $69.95 $59.95
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    Make: 555 Blinky Timer Kit
    The Make: 555 Blinky Timer Kit teaches classic 555-timer circuitry with two alternating LEDs — a hands-on beginner electronics and soldering project.
    $6.95 $4.95
    Synth-a-Sette
    Synth-a-Sette turns everyday conductive objects into musical keys — a no-solder, beginner-friendly way to build your own analog-style instrument.
    $60.00
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    Maker Faire Fliposcope
    Crank out your own stop-motion movie machine starring Makey the robot, with a printed card deck for easy, customizable builds.
    $24.95 $13.00
    The Boxytone Synth Kit
    Build your own quirky, genuine Make: Dogbotic musical synthesizer with the Boxytone — a fun circuitry project-in-a-box for synth fans.
    $35.00
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    Make: 20th Anniversary T-Shirt
    A 100% cotton tee featuring Rob Nance's maker contraption graphic, celebrating Make: Magazine's 20th anniversary.
    from $30.00
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    Make: 20th Anniversary 3/4 Sleeve Raglan Shirt
    A classic baseball raglan digitally printed with Rob Nance's contraption art, marking Make:'s 20th anniversary in style.
    $32.00
    Make: 20th Anniversary Tote bag
    A spacious 10-liter polyester tote with dual handles, perfect for hauling everyday maker gear in 20th anniversary style.
    $24.95
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    Make: 20th Anniversary Color Splash Mug
    A ceramic mug with a colorful rim, handle, and interior splash, ideal for kicking off your workshop mornings.
    $13.95
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    Make: 20th Anniversary Holographic Sticker
    A holographic vinyl sticker with a shimmering effect that peels and sticks easily to celebrate Make:'s 20th year.
    from $11.00
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    Very Useful Monsters Robotic Workshop Kit featuring the GabbE robot model with googly eyes on a blue background.
    Very Useful Monsters Robotic Workshop Kit
    Introduce middle and high schoolers to coding, engineering, and robotics with the Make: Very Useful Monsters Robotic Workshop Kit, hands-on and fun.
    $150.00 $135.00
    The Useless Machine Kit - Halloween Version
    Build a playful pumpkin-themed Useless Machine that turns itself off every time it's switched on, a fun Halloween kit for kids and families.
    $50.00
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    115pc Precision Screwdriver Maker Pack
    Tackle finer maker projects and device repairs with this 115-piece magnetic precision screwdriver set, ideal for phones, laptops, and more.
    $12.00